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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 344.30 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 344.30 and 190.12 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 344.30 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/344.30 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 344.30 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 65,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,458.32/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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